{"product_id":"heavenlyvoice","title":"Heavenly Voice","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTarek Abdul Basit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePaperback, 70 pages\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e9781800119857\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbdul Basit Abdus Samad 1927-1988\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWidely considered to be one of the greatest Quran reciters of the modern era, Abdul Basit Abdus Samad received the global acclaim that no other Quran reciter has received to this day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBorn in 1927 in a village in Upper Egypt, he finished memorising the entire Quran by heart at the tender age of ten.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1951, at the age of nineteen, he went to the capital Cairo for the first time and recited the Quran at Zaynab Mosque. It was an event where many famous Quran reciters were present. His performance was so outstanding that the crowd requested him to recite beyond his allocated ten minutes — in fact, he continued to recite for over an hour and a half.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere began his journey of ascension. In the same year, he started reciting the Quran on Egyptian National Radio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbdul Basit later went on to win three international Quran competitions in the 1970s and toured the world mesmerising audiences with his breathtaking recitation. He was the founding president of the Union of Quran Reciters in Egypt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe was dubbed the “Golden Throat and the Voice of Heaven” due to his melodious style, remarkable breath control, and unique emotional and engaging tone. His legacy remains unmatched as Quran reciters across the world attempt to imitate his mesmerising style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis profile charts his journey from a village in Upper Egypt to international fame and recognition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Claritas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39377739907107,"sku":"9781800119857","price":18.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2514\/8624\/products\/9e232913b9588f4e8885d675277954134b789124.jpg?v=1625808194","url":"https:\/\/wardahbooks.mom\/products\/heavenlyvoice","provider":"Wardah Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}